Overview
PENISCOLA wastewater treatment plant serves Peñíscola, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population of 26,185. It is located near the Mediterranean coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
PENISCOLA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Peñíscola, a coastal town in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 26,185, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The area supports diverse marine life and is part of a region known for its tourism and coastal ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect bathing waters and marine habitats along the Costa del Azahar.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea via local watercourses. The coastal waters near Peñíscola support seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity, and are important for tourism and fisheries. The region's watershed drains from the surrounding hills into the sea, making effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The PENISCOLA plant is located in Peñíscola, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain, near the Mediterranean coast.
The plant serves a population of approximately 26,185 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment may be needed if discharging into sensitive areas.
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